The action of colouring, dyeing, or painting. litting-lead n. Obsolete a dyer's vat.

A vessel, cauldron, or cistern containing the liquid used in dyeing or some other process.

Dyeing. (See quots.)

Dyeing. The third or lowest vat used in the manufacture of indigo dye, in which the indigo solids settle out. Cf. settler, n. 4. Now historical.

Dyeing. = wince, n.2 2.

An implement, machine, etc. used for shaking. Dyeing. (See quot.)

a vat containing pastel, indigo, and certain other dyes.

Dyeing. A reel or roller placed over the division between two vats so that a fabric spread upon it may be let down into one or the other. Also attrib…

The action of wince, v.2; attributive in wincing-machine = wince, n.2 2.

a vessel in which tin-liquor is kept.

The name of numerous mechanical contrivances or devices, used in many trades and operations. Among… Dyeing. A device for dyeing piece goods by…

Dyeing = jigger, n.1 5n.